by 3W | Aug 26, 2026 | Blog
BAVAN SARVENDRAMSenior Vice President/General Manager, Walmart U.S. Customer Team, PepsiCo Bavan Sarvendram was born in Colombo, Sri Lanka, but spent most of his early childhood in Zambia. Educated at an international school, he grew up with a host of friends from all...
by 3W | Aug 19, 2026 | Blog
CODY YANCEYOwner/Operator, Yancey’s Dickson Street Dogs A local Northwest Arkansan, Cody Yancey has lived here his whole life, first in Avoca and then in Fayetteville for college. Cody served in the Army National Guard from 2002-2010 with a deployment to Kuwait in...
by 3W | Aug 14, 2026 | Blog
ALLISON MCELROYPresident, The McElroy Group Native Arkansan Allison McElroy was born and raised in Jonesboro and moved to Rogers in 1994. Allison and her husband, Duane McElroy, have two sons, Cooper and Barret. Through her consulting firm, she is a nonprofit...
by 3W | Aug 13, 2026 | Blog
What if one evening out could help create brighter futures for kids & teens right here in Benton County? On Thursday, Aug. 20, Boys & Girls Club of Benton County invites the community to Sip & Savor, their signature fundraising event being held at Osage...
by 3W | Aug 7, 2026 | Blog
JENNIFER MARTINEZ BELTChief Philanthropy Officer, Scott Family Amazeum Although her parents are native southern Californians and she was born there, Jennifer Martinez Belt has always considered Fort Smith her true home, since moving there at 6 years old. Jennifer and...
by 3W | Jul 15, 2026 | Blog
RAFAEL RIOSOwner/Executive Chef, Yeyo’s El Alma de México Rafael Rios was born in Tulare, California, raised in Mexico, and now proudly calls Northwest Arkansas home. After serving in the U.S. Army, Rafael retired in 2012 and planted roots in NWA with his family. His...
